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Sixteen Candles
“Turning sixteen isn't easy, when you've fallen in love... for the first time.”
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Sixteen Candles at a glance
Sixteen Candles is a 1984 comedy film, running 1h 33m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: PG in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Now TV Cinema.
Rated PG in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1984-05-04
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Genres
- Comedy
- Director
- John Hughes
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.7 / 10 · 2,284 votes
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Synopsis
Feature filmWith the occasion all but overshadowed by her sister's upcoming wedding, angst-ridden Samantha faces her 16th birthday with typical adolescent dread. Samantha pines for studly older boy Jake, but worries that her chastity will be a turnoff for the popular senior. Meanwhile, she must constantly rebuff the affections of nerdy Ted, who is unfortunately the only boy in school who seems to take an interest in her.
Cast
14 names
Molly RingwaldSamantha Baker
Michael SchoefflingJake Ryan
Haviland MorrisCaroline Mulford
Gedde WatanabeLong Duk Dong
Anthony Michael HallGeek (Ted)
Justin HenryMike Baker
Paul DooleyJim Baker
Carlin GlynnBrenda Baker
Blanche BakerGinny Baker
Edward AndrewsHoward Baker
Billie BirdDorothy Baker
Carole CookGrandma Helen
Max ShowalterGrandpa Fred
Liane CurtisRandyQuestions about Sixteen Candles
Quick answersWhere can I watch Sixteen Candles in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, Sixteen Candles is listed on Now TV Cinema. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is Sixteen Candles suitable for children?
Sixteen Candles is rated PG in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is Sixteen Candles about?
With the occasion all but overshadowed by her sister's upcoming wedding, angst-ridden Samantha faces her 16th birthday with typical adolescent dread. Samantha pines for studly older boy Jake, but worries that her chastity will be a turnoff for the popular senior. Meanwhile, she must constantly rebuff the affections…
How long is Sixteen Candles?
Sixteen Candles runs for 1h 33m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the Sixteen Candles trailer?
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